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Prof GradCert Ed Further Education and Lifelong Learning at University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Lifelong Learning) is a part-time teacher education award for in-service teachers in the lifelong learning sector. It is delivered through partner colleges and by distance learning.

Faculty: School of Education and Psychology  |  Duration: 2 years part-time (including part-time distance learning)  |  Intake: 14 September 2026, 4 January 2027, 13 September 2027  |  Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Professional Development 1 (30 credits), which develops pedagogic knowledge and practice in teaching, learning and assessment within your subject area, alongside Subject Specific Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should be in-service teachers employed within the Lifelong Learning Sector who can evidence at least 150 hours of teaching practice over the award. Applicants should hold a degree in the subject area they teach; where the degree is not subject-specific to their teaching (except Maths, English and/or ESOL teachers), they need a reference from one or more employers and evidence of recent (within three years) relevant vocational or curriculum experience at Level 3 or higher. Level 2 qualifications required before starting: GCSE English grade C/4 or higher (or L2 English) and GCSE Maths grade C/4 or higher (or L2 Maths). Holders of a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Intake: 14 September 2026, 4 January 2027, 13 September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time (including part-time distance learning)

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